In-form Wigan Warriors star Jackson Hastings admits he would love to represent England at this year’s World Cup but stated that: “Obviously English-born players take priority.” Hastings, who has an English grandparent, and Warrington’s Blake Austin were picked by former England boss Wayne Bennett for Great Britain’s tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea at the end of 2019.
But despite an outstanding start to the season, Hastings has been omitted from England coach Shaun Wane’s recent squads. When asked about representing England at the World Cup, Hastings said he would jump at the chance. “Yes, I would love to,” admitted the former Salford Red Devils playmaker, who won the Steve Prescott Man of Steel award in 2019. “I’ll openly admit I'd
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